Burning taste in my mouth

A burning or metallic taste can arise from dry mouth, reflux, medication effects, oral irritation, infection, or altered taste sensation.

Taste comes from receptors on the tongue and from smell, saliva, and nerve signals, so a mouth sensation may have dental or non-dental causes.

Note when it began, medicines and supplements, foods, reflux symptoms, dryness, and visible mouth changes; drink water and avoid irritants such as tobacco and very spicy foods.

Arrange assessment when the sensation lasts, recurs, follows a new medicine, or occurs with sores, swelling, numbness, or difficulty swallowing.

Ask whether the mouth, teeth, gums, saliva flow, medicines, reflux, or taste nerves need evaluation and what examination or referral is indicated.